Pune FC kept their winning run intact clinching a five-goal thriller against Salgaocar FC 3-2, while Mohun Bagan exhibited fine form to oust arch-rivals East Bengal 2-0 in the final round of Under-20 I-League here today.
In another match, Tata Football Academy brushed aside first-timer Sesa Football Academy 2-1.
In the first match played at JRD Tata Sports Complex, Mohun Bagan shrugged off its lethargic approach and displayed an excellent football against East Bengal to earn the full three points. Bagan had played out 1-1 draw against Salgaocar in the first encounter of the final phase of the tournament on Saturday.
The Kolkata outfit in green and maroon jersey were well in command over the proceedings and did not allow their opponents to take upper hand even though East Bengal put up a stiff challenge foiling the moves made by Mohun Bagan in the first half.
As both the teams were scoreless at lemon-break, Mohun Bagan resorted to aggressive approach when the play resumed and surged ahead in the 61st minute through striker Prohlad Roy's goal.
Roy converted an accurate chip from the left-flank to put the team in the lead.
East Bengal players regrouped but rivals strong defense foiled their moves on each occasion.
The mariners, who finished second to Sesa Goa in the league stage on point chart, were in their elements right from the kick off and outclassed the red and gold brigade.
Mohun Bagan took control over the mid-field to extend the winning margin through a brilliant goal off striker Deepankar Pradhan in the injury time (90+2) to seal the match in their favour.
